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Mayfair, W1, tel: 020 7493 9529) Prince Harry’s
fave is ok with us: for a
big
night out in the West
End (and the chance to spot a few ‘shy’ celebs), it’s
got to be Mahiki. The smoke’s number-one tiki bar
has two floors of mock Polynesian decor, ultimate
party tunes and a feel-good vibe. The drinks menu
is sublime – order the signature Mahiki, with
Bacardi Gold, pear and strawberry purée topped
with Champers, or, if you’re in a group, make a big
impression with the Mahiki treasure chest – served
in a real treasure chest!
Luna & Curious
Quintessentially English
souvenirs are the forté of this eccentric
Shoreditch boutique. They stock gifts made by
London designers, including a miniature Battersea
Power Station, intricate paper eyelashes with petal
and birds instead of long lashes, and beautiful
London Willow crockery and tea sets (24–26
Calvert Avenue, E2, tel: 020 3222 0034).
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London
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Lyon
London Open House Weekend
This annual
event (held 22–23 September this year)
allows Londoners and tourists alike to explore the
capital’s astounding architecture.With 750 sites
on the list, architects and guides will give you the
lowdown on landmark buildings and lesser-known
gems. Discover the secrets of the historic and
modern structures that make up London’s iconic
skyline (londonopenhouse.org).
Cambridge
Early Autumn is the perfect time for a
punt along the River Cam – the swathes of tourists
have cleared and the weather is usually balmy and
fine – fingers crossed we’ll have an Indian summer!
The 45-minute train journey from London will give
you a full day to explore the famous university’s 31
colleges and the chance to break for pub grub at
The Eagle (8 Bene’t Street), the regular of James
Watson and Francis Crick – the scientists that
discovered DNA.
Emma Featherstone
GATWICK
Taxi
A local taxi costs £70.
Train
The Gatwick Express to
LondonVictoria runs every 15
minutes from4.35am–1.35am.
Buy tickets onboard.
SOUTHEND
Taxi
A local taxi costs £100.
Train
Four–six trains per hour
travel to Liverpool Street from
5am–11pm.Tickets: £15.
STANSTED
Taxi
A local taxi costs £100.
Train
The Stansted Express runs
every 15 minutes until 00.30am.
Exclusive easyJet fares are
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Taxi
Pre-book your taxi at
easyJet.com.A local taxi costs €55.
Train
The Rhônexpress Express
Tram links the airport and Lyon
Part Dieu train station in less than
30minutes.Tickets: €13 single;
€23 return.
TRAVEL INFO
TRAVEL INFO
Via Veneto
€15
(86 Cours Vitton, 6th, tel:
04 7274 0697) A great little Italian eatery
with rapid, smiling service. Enjoy large plates of fresh
pasta garnished with the deli meats and vegetables
that leave little room for dessert. Just in case you
do, then the tiramisu is great to share! Open only
at lunchtimes.
Le Vivarais
€50
(1 Place Gailleton,
2nd, tel: 04 7837 8515) Le Vivarais is a traditional
yet tantalising venue – just ask the locals! A real
Lyonnaise institution that serves up the finest of
what the city’s gastronomy stands for.
LeVoxx
(1 Rue d’Algérie, tel: 04 7828 3387)
Afirmfavouritewith Lyon’s student population.
Tunes ranging fromhousemusic to northern soul pump
out of the speakers on this streetside bar.
Chocolate fans will adore
Sébastien
Bouillet
’s shop-laboratory (3 rue d’Austerlitz,
1st).Awall of liquid chocolate greets you as you enter,
and an enormous range of chocolate bars are stacked
like books in a library. Bouillet’s famous pâtisserie is
nearby on the Croix-Rousse plateau.
Lyon Biennale
Running from 13–30
September, Lyon’s 15th Biennale de la Danse
takes to the streets and various venues around the
city including the impressive Opera house (www.
labiennaledelyon.com). Some of the world’s best
choreographers flock to the city to show off their
masterpieces. Tickets for three performances will
cost you €55.
John Brown
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